Description
Indulge in these delightful Vegan Mango Cheesecake Bars that are not only no-bake but also bursting with tropical flavors. Perfect for a refreshing dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (160g) roasted or raw almonds
- hazelnuts
- or any other nut/seed
- ½ cup (100g) pitted dates
- soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes
- 2 cups (260g) raw cashews
- soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes
- 150g frozen or fresh mango chunks
- (approx 1 1/2 medium-size mangoes)
- ¾ cup (170g) thick dairy-free yogurt
- unsweetened
- ⅓ cup (115g) maple syrup
- or to taste
- ⅓ cup (75g) melted cacao butter
- or 115g melted vegan white chocolate
- ¼ cup (60g) lemon juice
- lime juice or passionfruit pulp
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- optional
- pinch of salt
- 200g frozen or fresh mango chunks
- (approx 2 medium-size mangoes)
- 1 ½ tablespoons (14g) cornstarch / corn flour
- ~1/4 cup (65g) passionfruit pulp
- (approx 2 medium-size passionfruit)
- 2 tablespoons (30g) lemon juice
- or lime juice
- optional
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend the nuts and soaked dates until a sticky mixture forms. Press this mixture into the bottom of a lined baking dish to form the base.
- In a blender, combine soaked cashews, mango chunks, dairy-free yogurt, maple syrup, melted cacao butter (or vegan white chocolate), lemon juice, vanilla extract (if using), and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the mango cheesecake filling over the prepared base and spread it evenly. Chill in the refrigerator for a couple of hours or until set.
- For the fruity topping, blend the mango chunks with cornstarch, passionfruit pulp, and lemon juice until combined. Spread this mixture evenly over the set cheesecake bars.
- Return the bars to the fridge for an additional hour before slicing into squares. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
For the best texture, ensure to soak the cashews and dates well. Adjust the amount of maple syrup based on the sweetness of your mangoes.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Vegan / American-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Vegan Mango Cheesecake Bars, no-bake, vegan dessert, cheesecake, mango, healthy dessert